{"product_id":"chord-electronics-suzi","title":"Chord Electronics Suzi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chord Electronics Suzi is a 30-watt stereo power amplifier built around the same ULTIMA topology found in Chord's flagship mono blocks, shrunk down to a chassis that fits in your hand. It docks directly with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-suzi-pre\"\u003eSuzi Pre\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-hugo-2\"\u003eHugo 2\u003c\/a\u003e, or the Hugo 2 with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-2go\"\u003e2go\u003c\/a\u003e streamer, turning two separate boxes into one locked-together system with no interconnects between them. Thirty watts does not sound like much on paper, but ULTIMA-derived amplification with a 116dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.01% THD drives bookshelf speakers and efficient floorstanders with authority that belies the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eKey Features of the Chord Electronics Suzi\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30W per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e with ULTIMA-derived amplifier topology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-dock integration\u003c\/strong\u003e with Suzi Pre, Hugo 2, or Hugo 2\/2go (no cable connections between units)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable aluminum cover block\u003c\/strong\u003e exposes docking connectors for modular system building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eULF enhancement mode\u003c\/strong\u003e with 2.5dB lift at 30Hz for bookshelf speakers that need low-frequency support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2x RCA stereo inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for standalone use with any preamplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4mm banana speaker outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e for direct connection to loudspeakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo headphone outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e (active when Suzi Pre or Hugo 2 is docked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e80-250V AC auto-switching power supply\u003c\/strong\u003e with 12V DC output to power docked components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIR remote control included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in Black and Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e at 215mm x 100mm x 69mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eULTIMA Technology in the Suzi\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suzi borrows its amplification circuit from Chord's ULTIMA range, the same dual feed-forward error correction architecture used in the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-etude\"\u003eEtude\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-5\"\u003eUltima 5\u003c\/a\u003e, and the flagship \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-2\"\u003eUltima 2\u003c\/a\u003e mono blocks. In larger Chord amplifiers, ULTIMA topology monitors every MOSFET output device in real time, correcting nonlinearities before they reach the speaker terminals. The Suzi scales this approach to a 30-watt output stage, maintaining the same low-distortion character at a fraction of the power and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio measures 116dB (referenced to full output), which is quieter than many amplifiers costing several times more. THD sits at 0.01%, and output impedance is 5 ohms. The result is clean, controlled amplification that lets your source do the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/suzi_rear_inline.jpg?v=1773417155?v=1773169473\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Suzi rear panel showing RCA inputs and speaker outputs\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eModular Docking System\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suzi's defining feature is its removable aluminum cover block. Unscrew it, and you expose the docking connectors that accept the Suzi Pre preamplifier, the Hugo 2 DAC, or the Hugo 2 paired with the 2go wireless streamer. Each combination creates a different system:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzi + Suzi Pre:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete analog pre\/power amplifier with MM\/MC phono stage and headphone output. The Suzi supplies power to the Suzi Pre, so one mains cable runs the whole system. Source selection, volume, and phono all handled by the Suzi Pre; the Suzi handles speaker drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzi + Hugo 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e A DAC\/amplifier system where the Hugo 2 handles digital-to-analog conversion and preamplification, and the Suzi drives speakers. Digital sources connect to the Hugo 2's USB, coaxial, or optical inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuzi + Hugo 2 + 2go:\u003c\/strong\u003e A streaming DAC\/amplifier. The 2go adds Wi-Fi and Ethernet streaming with Roon Endpoint and DLNA\/UPnP support, plus up to 2TB of microSD storage. The complete stack streams, decodes, and amplifies without a single external cable between components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eSuzi as a Standalone Power Amplifier\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suzi works independently with any preamplifier via its rear RCA inputs. Press the AV\/BP button on the front panel to select the rear inputs, connect your preamp, and the Suzi functions as a straightforward 30-watt stereo power amplifier. It also connects to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-qutest\"\u003eQutest\u003c\/a\u003e DAC or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-mojo-2\"\u003eMojo 2\u003c\/a\u003e via standard cables (not docked), expanding its compatibility beyond the direct-dock components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/suzi_docking_inline.jpg?v=1773417156?v=1773169546\" alt=\"Chord Electronics Suzi power amplifier in Black and Silver finishes\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eULF Enhancement for Bookshelf Speakers\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated ULF (Ultra Low Frequency) mode adds a 2.5dB lift at 30Hz, designed for smaller bookshelf speakers that roll off in the bass. This is not a blunt bass boost. It targets the specific frequency range where compact enclosures lose output, adding weight without bloat. Disable it for speakers with full bass extension. The ULF button is on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eWhere the Suzi Fits in the Chord Amplifier Lineup\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Suzi is the most compact amplifier in the Hugo range and the entry point to ULTIMA-derived amplification. For more power, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-bertti\"\u003eBerTTi\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 75 watts per channel in the Table Top form factor with full Ultima dual feed-forward error correction. Above that, the Etude provides 150W in the Choral range, and the lineup scales through the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chord-electronics-ultima-6\"\u003eUltima 6\u003c\/a\u003e, Ultima 5, and the flagship Ultima 2 mono blocks. The Suzi trades power for modularity: no other Chord amplifier docks directly with the Hugo 2 or Suzi Pre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Listening Room Difference\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're a third-generation family business with a brick-and-mortar showroom in Chestertown, Maryland, and a reputation built on exceptional service and relentless passion for hifi. Whether you're visiting in person or ordering online, we bring decades of experience, personalized service, and honest guidance to every interaction. We don't just ship boxes. We help build systems, answer your questions like real humans, and make sure every detail of your setup is right, from the cables to the final connection. Our passion is helping you get the most out of your gear, with support that lasts well beyond the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eChord Electronics Suzi Specifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f3f3f3;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:34%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;width:66%;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAmplifier Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStereo power amplifier with ULTIMA-derived topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30W per channel into 8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2x Stereo RCA (rear panel), direct-dock from Suzi Pre\/Hugo 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSpeaker Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4mm banana sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3.5mm + 6.35mm (active when Suzi Pre or Hugo 2 docked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.01%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSignal-to-Noise Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-116 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCrosstalk\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e-97 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Max Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e15V RMS into 8 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eInput Max Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3V RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eULF Enhancement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e+2.5dB at 30Hz (switchable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e80-250V AC auto-switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e12V DC Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePowers docked Suzi Pre or Hugo 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e215mm (L) x 100mm (W) x 69mm (H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2,380g (with Suzi Pre: 2,015g combined; with Hugo 2\/2go: 1,968g combined)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Chord Electronics","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":42641543725152,"sku":"CHORDSUZIBL","price":5035.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":42641570463840,"sku":"CHORDSUZISL","price":5035.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5073\/8528\/files\/suzi-silver-front.jpg?v=1773168879","url":"https:\/\/listenroom.com\/products\/chord-electronics-suzi","provider":"The Listening Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}